Covesea Lighthouse
Overlooking the Moray Firth near Lossiemouth, Covesea Lighthouse is one of Scotland’s most impressive coastal beacons. Built in 1846 and designed by the renowned engineer Alan Stevenson, the lighthouse was created to warn ships of the dangerous Covesea and Halliman Skerries, a series of rocky hazards responsible for numerous maritime accidents. Its striking white tower rises 36 metres above the coastline and became a vital navigation aid for vessels travelling along Scotland’s northeast coast. The lighthouse owes its existence to a devastating storm in 1826, during which sixteen vessels were lost in the Moray Firth. Following years of local petitions, approval was finally granted for a lighthouse, which was completed at considerable expense and quickly became a landmark of the region. The original Fresnel lens, manufactured in Paris, was powered by a clockwork mechanism with descending weights that had to be wound up regularly by the lighthouse keepers. Unlike many decommissioned lighthouses, Covesea welcomes visitors through guided tours. Inside, visitors can explore the historic lighthouse station and learn about the daily lives of the keepers who once maintained the light in all weather conditions.
Covesea Scotland
Covesea Skerries Lighthouse is an impressive white beacon situated on a rocky headland overlooking the Moray Firth. Designed by civil engineer Alan Stevenson and completed in 1846 following a severe storm in the region, the thirty-six-metre tower was constructed to warn seafarers of the hazardous Halliman Skerries rocks lying offshore. Location: Covesea, Lossiemouth, IV31 6SP, Moray, Scotland, United Kingdom. It stands on the coastal headland just west of Lossiemouth, accessible via the coastal road towards Silver Sands. Because of its setting on the Moray coast, visiting Covesea Lighthouse puts you close to several notable historical and cultural attractions. A short journey into Lossiemouth brings you to the Lossiemouth Fisheries and Community Museum, which proudly displays the lighthouse's original hyperradiant lens. Heading slightly inland towards Elgin leads to the grand 13th-century ruins of Elgin Cathedral, the Moray Motor Museum, and Elgin Museum. Exploring further along the coast brings you to historic strongholds like Spynie Palace, the ancient coastal fortress of Duffus Castle, and the picturesque coastal village of Findhorn.